Colonnade, Kirkby Stephen

On the north side of the Market Square in Kirkby Stephen is this lovely colonnade, which forms the entrance to the churchyard.

The inscription above the entrance reads 'Built by the direction of the will of John Waller Esq, a purser in his Majesty's Navy and a native of this town - George Gibson, Architect and William Richardson, Mason'

The lovely deep red sandstone used in it's construction is used in the building of the church as well, and it gives a richness to the buildings it is used in.

Ian

[Judith Johnson]

Great shot.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Ivan]

Very elegant building,. we love the flowers too...fav

[Pyrrhula]

Great view on , and capture off, this beautiful entrance colonnade. A thanks for the interesting history tale.

[Sarah Bremner]

Lovely and I do like the flower baskets too.

[gloria jones]

Great capture...I like the framing of the stairway going to the back area

[Fisher Family]

@busylady @bkbinthecity @ivan @pyrrhula @sarah19 @seattlite

Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, which put this shot on the trending and popular pages.

I should add that it doesn't always sunshine in Kirkby Stephen. My only previous visit there was as part of a long walk, and passing through the town in the rain, this colonnade was a great spot to shelter for a while before continuing in the rain!

Ian